Jan. 15 basketball roundup: Burke holds off Kingston

Anthony Salmon scored 21 points to lead John S. Burke Catholic to a non-league win over Kingston.

Mike Coffey added 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists for Burke Catholic (5-3). It served as a big bounce back win for the Eagles, who were upset by Valley Central 68-65 last Thursday in Montgomery. Burke Catholic has lost just three games to Section 9 opponents since 2010.

“We just played better defense tonight, holding Kingston to 57 points,” Burke Catholic coach Doug Janeczko said. “We needed that because we have a tough week. This was a good start.”

Burke Catholic hosts Newburgh at 7 p.m. Friday in a much anticipated showdown. It marks Salmon's return to Newburgh. He started two years for the Goldbacks before transferring to Burke Catholic this season.